Care Provider Consultation - Fees for 2026/27

Introduction and Purpose

North Tyneside Council is undertaking this consultation to inform its approach to fee setting for the 2026/27 financial year. The council recognises the vital role that providers play in delivering high-quality care and support to local residents and acknowledges the ongoing financial, workforce and operational pressures facing the sector.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather views, intelligence and evidence from providers on current and anticipated cost pressures, workforce challenges (including pay and on-costs), market sustainability and the impact of existing fee levels. All feedback and evidence submitted will be treated confidentially and used solely to support the Council’s fee-setting process for 2026/27.

Please provide your views by completing the survey below. 

Note that all responses to this survey will be dealt with in accordance with our privacy notice which can be found here Privacy Statement

If you have any questions or need us to do anything differently (reasonable adjustments) to help you take part in this survey, including providing this information in another language or format, please contact commissioning@northtyneside.gov.uk

Please submit your responses by 16 March 2026.